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Green Valley Bolster Extensions

Product Gallery & Description

Extend, align, and simplify your die handling with custom-bolster extensions from Green Valley.

What Are Bolster Extensions?

Bolster extensions are tailor-made platforms or brackets that attach to your press to support, align, and bridge the gap between the bolster (press bed) and your die cart, rail system, or shuttle. They make die transfers smoother, safer, and more efficient. greenvalleyinc.com

Key Features & Benefits

Custom Designed for Your Application

  • Each bolster extension is built to match your specific press, die sizes, capacity, and layout needs. You’ll get the proper length, mounting style, and capacity so everything works together.
  • All bolster models in the product gallery can be designed and manufactured to handle increased or decreased capacity from what is shown

Bridging and Alignment

  • They help align your dies before they enter the press, reducing setup time and misalignment issues.

Low-Friction & Smooth Transfer

  • Many models include gravity rollers or inline low-friction rollers on the top surface to ease manual die movement.
  • Some styles have folding or pivot-over designs for convenience.

Different Mounting Styles

  • Options include hanging (lift-off) extensions, fixed press-mounted versions, folding or pivot styles, depending on how you want them mounted and accessed.

High Capacity Options

  • Bolster extensions are available in capacities from around 2,500 lbs to 30,000 lbs per pair (or more), depending on your needs.

Safety Features

  • Includes features such as support legs, gravity die stops, and secure mounting brackets for safe operation.

Style Variants & Capacities

Here are some sample configurations you can expect (each pair = two matching extensions):

Capacity
Style / Mount Type
Key Extras
~2,500 lbs
Lift-off hanging extensions
Inline gravity rollers; shorter overhang (~11-inch) 
~4,000 lbs
Press mounted folding or “hanging” styles
Gravity die stop; standard 30-inch length with brackets
~5,000-6,000 lbs
Press-mounted or lift-off; extra leg support
Heavy-duty rollers; stable support legs 
~8,000-10,000 lbs
Folding or pivot styles; swing-frames or overhangs
Fold-over pivot with lock; high capacity rollers
Up to ~30,000 lbs
Custom heavy-duty press-flange mounted extensions
Side guide rollers; wide frames; able to handle large die rails 

Why Choose Green Valley’s Bolster Extensions?

  • They’re built to order — not generic. Your press, your dies, your layout. greenvalleyinc.com
  • They reduce die change setup time and improve safety by ensuring alignment and reducing manual strain.
  • Multiple styles and mounting options let you pick what works best for your plant: lift-off, press-mounted, folding, etc.
  • Strong construction, with high load capacities and safety features included.

Quick Summary

If you need a dependable, custom platform to extend your bolster, bridge gaps, align dies, or improve transfer to and from your press, Green Valley Bolster Extensions offer the flexibility, strength, and safety features to match your application.

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